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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1900
Page
6
Mason Chemical Company of Philadelphia advertises tablets claimed to cure coughs, throat issues, and various inflammations. The copy promises safe, reliable relief and lists contact details for ordering.
Rev. James Renninger preached on the parable of Lazarus and the rich man at the Hampton Street Methodist Church. The sermon debated future punishment, noting Hell as a real place and discussing if the rich man and beggar face eternal torment and the afterlife structure.
A fragmentary, period-voiced meditation compares hellfire to a luminous ether flame and debates eternal punishment. The speaker questions whether universal restoration could erase the gulf between the saved and damned, citing scripture, philosophy, and Dante while noting conflicting views.
Rev Dr Moore former Simpson M E church pastor and current general secretary of Wyoming Seminary preached at both services and urged donations as part of a church drive backed by the Twentieth Century Thank Offering commission seeking 20 million dollars with half to education. Also reports injuries and local court actions.
How D Pili and D D of South Wealen will preach at the Tabre nade church this evening at 7 oclock. Rev Hinth Davis of the Wells ML church preached English to a large congregation last evening. Bert Bione led the Epworth league at Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church. Fred Grinder led Epworth four meetings at 0 oclock last evening at the Bingen Methodist Episcopal church. Nev De Gruchy preached to a well filled church last evening on Drifting toward.
The article notes a rebuke to members for irregular church attendance during remarks by a church leader. The Washturt Street Presbyterian choir performed a pedal mass that evening to warm reception, while Rev Frank Milman of Sumner Avenue Presbyterian preached on "The Highway of e" and urged spiritual focus.
The Klootrie City Wheelmen hold their regular monthly meeting this evening. A clam bake was announced for tomorrow evening. Dr A A Lindalvery of South Main avenue was reportedly called to Washington. The Colvintiia Chemilen group meets in Hemilar tonight. Tryde Park lodge No 11 Knights of Pythias elected officers ChanesTor commander Henry Cracknell Joseph Oliver etc. The installation will occur in Avienet. Denes Robert Thine of Nester Street accepted a position with Molar & Warhe. Mike Anni Reeten of Kennet alort hosted a Friday gathering. The exclusion of the Weller Slope find to Dingharten No V on Saturday attracted many attendees.
Henry Hoenn reports from Corporal Everhart in Santiago Cuba and Morro Castle. He describes returning from Porto Rico after pursuing brigands near Ponce and mentions preparations for deployment to the Philippines. He notes improved Sanitation under American governance, and the soldiers’ expansionist spirits and enthusiasm for play, including baseball games among four company teams.
The Tribune notes a misrepresentation in the South Scranton column about George Hart man of Cedar avenue and John Hahn of Neptune place and two Hawley women. They were not married on the Fourth. the report was a practical joke by a young man named Heusier, and will be hard to explain to those involved.
The obituary notes the funeral of Nicholas Kotber of Moltke Avenue held at his home and Minooka cemetery with Rev W A Nomdt delivering the eloquent service. Interment at Minooka cemetery. Also mentions sewer work delays, a William Connell Hose company meeting, and parish events.
Fragmentary OCR mentions assigning address orders to J T Funrkey located at 1014 Cedar Avenue. Phone 6083 appears amid the text. No clear event or outcome is stated.
In Washington D C Genesse Pure Food Co Le Roy N Wet Centleonons promotes grain products for family health and child welfare. A testimonial line urges readers to choose their beverage for health benefits and trust.
Borough school directors held a lengthy adjourned session at Dunmore High School. They reviewed repair estimates for No. 1 building, discussed a large bell and heating issues, and appointed a committee to obtain proper cost estimates. Superintendent Bovard reported 2,420 pupils enrolled, 80 percent attendance, while Truant Officer Thornton logged 205 visits and two arrests for pupils kept from school.
Wahlers read a report showing $15,400 of outstanding orders unpaid and only $200 in the treasury from the tax collection. The treasurer was ordered to negotiate a loan to cover teachers salaries and expenses. Teacher certificate standards were set at 8 percent, with a 5 percent rate next year. Mr Spencer moved to purchase a bell for No 1 school. The committee on supplies to buy it. Adjournment to be called by the chair. Janitors for ten school buildings to be elected at the next meeting.
Rev H Th Benedict of Montrose preached at the Methodist Episcopal church morning and evening with a love feast at 9 40 and the Lord's supper. Dudley Street Baptist church hosted Rev J J Kreamer at 10 20 morning and an evening sermon on Why am I a Baptist. Rev Harry Nye spoke at the Presbyterian church on The Seventh Commandment. No evening services were held at BL Mark's Key Rev E L J Haughton presiding and at the Tripp Avenue Christian church Rev J B Dabney preaching as usual.
Lightning set Patrick Dougherty’s Chestnut street house ablaze Saturday afternoon. Firefighters found the hydrant out of order and the building was a total loss valued at about 1000 dollars. An hour later Mrs. John Walker’s Pine street residence caught fire from a defective fuse and was extinguished before crews arrived.
Teweler Oscar Woncom of Croret street will leave for a two day fishing trip in the county tomorrow piloting. FJ Swarts of Chinchilla spent several days with Mr and Mrs Swarts on Electric Avenue, the latter part of tour week. Mewes Weed Reaver and Tiny Klassner are on a MN Ope.
Mrs. Charles Draper of 4244 Hickory Street credits Dean's Kidney Pills with rapid relief from backache and urinary trouble after daily hardship. She reports improvement within three days and final cure, urging others to use the product sold by Matthews Bros. drug store in Scranton.
Rev G A Cure preached at Providence Methellet Episcopal church with a large audience, presenting “Consider the Lilies of the Field” and a later talk on “Trabyed.” The North End choir of 128 voices performed at Laurel Hill Park under Prof T Evans.
Mr. Thomas Murray of Main Street resigned from Heinz & Company and moved to Philadelphia for a new position. Miss Mulherin of Wilkes Barrie visited Miss Colin Moiney of Saunders Street. Minooka beat Denmore 12 to 0 with Flannigan's catching lauded as the game's standout. Ladies hosting a dance at St. Joseph's Hall next Thursday to benefit the Connell Keg fund.
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